Overall Purpose

To provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. Develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.

Essential Functions

Assists in the coordination of the exceptional education program for compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
Conducts demonstration teaching sessions for teachers.
Serves as liaison between the building administration and the central office for all decisions related to services for students with disabilities.
Coordinates IEP meetings.
Supports Special Olympic activities.
Serves as case manager for students who receive consultation special education services.

Requirements

Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Exempt/200

Walton County Public Schools

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